The Easy 5-Ingredient Pescatarian Cookbook: Simple Recipes for Delicious, Heart-Healthy Meals

by Andy DeSantis, Michelle Anderson

Pescatarian heart health made fast and easy.

The Easy 5-Ingredient Pescatarian Cookbook is a collection of 75 delicious recipes that only require about 5 main ingredients, meaning you can prepare them inexpensively and in a flash. “Pescatarian” describes a diet based on fish, along with other nutritional powerhouses like vegetables and grains. It’s especially healthy for your heart, and even associated with a longer lifespan when you adopt it for the long term.

This pescatarian cookbook makes it easy, bringing you the science-based knowledge you need to develop a delicious and comprehensive pescatarian diet the right way, instead of just “eating more fish.” The recipes are fast, simple, and satisfying, so it’s no trouble at all to whip up weeknight specialties that your whole family will love.

Dive into a pescatarian cookbook featuring:

Fresh or frozen—Lots of these dishes can be made with frozen and canned seafood so it’s easy to accommodate your time and budget. Staples and essentials—A pescatarian cookbook for a pescatarian kitchen; learn about stocking all the right tools and ingredients (and how to use them). Beyond the sea—This pescatarian cookbook includes an array of recipes that don’t include fish at all, exclusively featuring the tasty benefits of legumes, nuts, seeds, and fruit.

The Easy 5-Ingredient Pescatarian Cookbook is the answer to making better, healthier eating easy.

216 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 10, 2019

Reviews

[Tina Izguerra · Rating 4 out of 5]

This cookbook is the first that I have seen on this subject. Although the recipes look good, I was annoyed that many recipes were not 5-ingredients. The majority of the recipes would use onions or garlic as one the five ingredients and other times they wouldn't count. It's misleading. The other components not counted part of the five would be spices and oil, which is perfectly fine because it was consistent across the board.

[Jenny Houle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great collection that has a good nutritional breakdown, as well as substitution tips for those with a more lenient diet. There are also flavor boost ideas with some recipes and other ideas for how to make it your own. There are labels on each recipe for “Dairy-Free”, “Gluten-Free”, “Vegetarian” and/or “Vegan”.

[Carrie Rodriguez · Rating 2 out of 5]

Most of the recipes are not five ingredients. I have no trouble eating healthy delicious pescatarian fare, but found this book mostly unappealing.

[Andrea · Rating 1 out of 5]

Only one chapter of fish recipes. The title feels a bit misleading...

[Virginia Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

"The Easy 5-Ingredient Pescatarian Cookbook: Simple Recipes for Delicious, Heart-Healthy Meals" offers 75 simple, quick, and delicious recipes based on nutritional powerhouses such as fish, vegetables, legumes, fruits, nuts, and grains. In general, those who follow a "Pescatarian" diet eat no other meat than fish, and they may or may not include eggs and dairy. Author and registered dietician Andy DeSantis advises that research shows that eating fish offers many health benefits, and fish also has nutritional characteristics that are not found in any other animal or plant-based foods. Replacing sources of saturated fat in your diet with the healthier types of fat found in fish, soy, nuts, and seeds can lead to improved heart health and overall well-being. Before making significant changes in your dietary lifestyle, consult with your primary care provider to see what will work best for you. This book offers excellent advice on types of seafood, nutritional benefits, how to shop and stock the Pescatarian kitchen, and the recipes are simply delicious. Here are some of the delicious dishes you can make: "Peach Muesli"; "Peanut Butter Pancakes"; "Shrimp Ginger Soup"; "Leek and Potato Soup with Smoked Salmon"; "Asian-Style Cobb Salad"; "Simple Vegetable Saute"; "Ginger-Lime Rice with Shrimp"; "Speedy Jambalaya"; "Traditional Succotash"; "Pan-Fried Trout and Fingerlings"; "Baked Salmon with Kale and Peppers"; "Melon-Lime Sorbet"; "Mandarin Ambrosia"; and "Flourless Dark Chocolate". I can recommend "Speedy Jambalaya", and I encourage you to double the recipe--it's tasty, warming, and filling, and it disappears quickly! It's a family-friendly recipe--add extra "heat" if desired.

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[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great cookbook for the Pescatarian! Five ingredient recipes make for great weeknight suppers with no excuse for eating out. Easy to read. Easy to find ingredients. Easy to prepare.

Great cookbook to add to your collection if you/your family eat a lot of seafood. Would make a great gift with special seafood tools in a basket as a wedding gift or even Christmas.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher with no expectation in return. The review and comments above are my own.

[Stephanie Duff · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m not much of a fish eater (mainly shellfish, but not salmon or tuna), so I wasn’t sure this book would be for me. I was happy to find that it offered lots of options for not just fish recipes, but other vegetarian recipes as well! I’m slowly transitioning into being a vegetarian, and this book was a great place to start!

[Cristie Underwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was full of delicious and healthy recipes that are easy to make and easy on the wallet, as they only require 5 ingredients! Each one that I made so far has been delicious!

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just wish it had pictures.